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Gut Microbiota is Important for Health
Most of the nutrients and energy that your body needs are obtained from the food that you eat. Therefore, your digestive system, and especially your gut health, is incredibly important. Your gut plays a crucial role in maintaining your entire body’s health, from...
The Body’s Second Brain: The Gut Microbiome
Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but the reality is that at all times there are billions of beneficial bacteria within all of us. Bacteria make up our gut microbiome, an internal ecosystem that...
Signs That Your Microbiome Is Out Of Balance
The gut microbiome is the community of bacteria living in the gastrointestinal system. The community consists of good bacteria (probiotics), bad bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms. When the gut microbiome is balance it means that the ratio of good bacteria to...
GI-MAP For Heartburn, Bloating, Diarrhea and Constipation
You're not alone. Many of us go day to day managing symptoms that we think are "normal" or "part of aging". If you haven't noticed, there's an over-the-counter or prescription "solution" for everything that ails us. Heartburn? Tums. Pepcid. Alka-Selter. Prolisec....
GI MAP and Other Functional Lab Testing
When it comes to understanding what's causing your symptoms, functional lab testing is a game changer and worth every penny. The foundational labs I recommend to clients can identify food sensitivities, leaky gut, infections, adrenal, hormone and liver function and...
Common Food Intolerances: How to Identify and Treat Them
In his article Dr. Ruscio breaks down common food intolerances, what causes them and what to do about them to feel better. Common food intolerances: Gluten Dairy Corn Eggs FODMAPS Histamine Nightshades Symptoms of food intolerances: Fatigue Brain fog or difficulty...
The Rise of Digestive Diseases | BodyBio
Gut health is getting to be a more popular topic these days. That's because digestive distress and disease are so prevalent. I bet that you or someone you know talks about one of these diseases or symptoms listed below. Some commons symptoms: Diarrhea Constipation...
20 Low FODMAP Snacks You’ll Love to Eat
The low FODMAP is a diet based on science. It's been shown in many studies to reduce gut symptoms like bloating, pain and is helpful for IBS and SIBO. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. The low FODMAP...
Low Stomach Acid
If you burp, feel bloated and feel like your food is not digesting, it may be because you have low stomach acid. You need stomach acid (hydrochloric acid or HCL for short) to have healthy digestion. Why Stomach Acid: Kills bacteria and pathogens Supports protein...
Make More Butyrate to Protect Gut and Brain Health Today! – Frank Lipman MD
If you read the articles on my site, you know I'm a BIG follower of Dr. Frank Lipman. Here's a summary of another great article about the benefits of Butyrate. You can read the full article using the link below. What the Heck is Butyrate? Butyrate a short chain...
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